Smith & Company Painting completed an exterior repaint on a residential home in McMinnville, OR, replacing two rotted corner boards and rolling and spraying two coats of Rodda CoverCoat XL across 2,958 square feet of siding and trim. Here is how the two day exterior repaint came together.
Rotted Corner Boards to Fresh Paint: An Exterior Repaint in McMinnville, OR
Project Overview:
- Location: McMinnville, OR (Yamhill County)
- Project type: Residential exterior repaint
- Body and trim area: 2,958 square feet
- Paint: Rodda CoverCoat XL exterior, two coats (about 34 gallons)
- Carpentry: two rotted corner boards cut out and replaced
- Crew: in-house crew of three, led by David Kroske
- Duration: about two working days
- Cost range: $6,000 to $7,000
- Contractor: Smith & Company Painting, Oregon CCB License No. 169003
Why This Project Matters
On an exterior repaint, old paint and hidden wood rot are what shorten a finish’s life. Two of this home’s corner boards had rotted through, so painting over them would have locked the damage in under a fresh coat. Cutting them out and replacing them first is what lets the repaint actually hold.
Challenges Faced
- Surface mold and mildew on the exterior that had to be killed and washed off before painting.
- Peeling paint in spots that needed scraping and spot priming.
- Two corner boards rotted through and had to be replaced, not painted over.
- Downspouts had to come off so we could paint behind them. Gutters and downspouts were left unpainted by request.
Our Approach & Painting Process
- Removed the downspouts to reach the siding behind them.
- Applied an algae and mildew cleaning solution, then pressure washed all 2,958 square feet.
- Scraped peeling paint, cut out and replaced the two rotted corner boards, and re-caulked failing joints.
- Primed all bare wood.
- Masked and protected the windows, roof, and anything not being painted.
- Sprayed two coats of Rodda CoverCoat XL onto the main body.
- Brushed and rolled two coats onto the fascia, columns, corner boards, and window trim.
Final Results
The finished exterior went on clean and even, with the sprayed body and hand finished trim giving crisp lines where the two colors meet. With the rotted corner boards gone and fresh CoverCoat XL over properly prepped, primed wood, the home is set up to hold its finish for years.
Location Details
This exterior repaint was completed in McMinnville, OR, in the heart of Yamhill County. We serve McMinnville and nearby communities including Dayton and Dundee, OR. For similar work, see our McMinnville exterior siding refresh and our NW 22nd exterior house painting project.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you repair wood rot before painting?
Yes. On this McMinnville exterior repaint we cut out and replaced two rotted corner boards before any paint went on, so the new finish sits on sound wood.
How long does an exterior repaint take on a home this size?
This 2,958 square foot exterior in McMinnville, OR took about two working days with a three person crew.
Do you paint gutters and downspouts?
Only if you ask us to. On this job we removed the downspouts to paint behind them and left the gutters and downspouts unpainted.
What does an exterior repaint cost in McMinnville, OR?
This project fell in the $6,000 to $7,000 range, including the carpentry to replace two rotted corner boards. Final cost depends on square footage, prep, and any repairs.
About Smith & Company Painting
Smith & Company Painting is a family-run residential, commercial, and industrial painting contractor based in McMinnville, OR, serving Yamhill County and the Willamette Valley. We are licensed under CCB License No. 169003 and handle everything from exterior repaints to floor coatings.
Contact Smith & Company Painting for expert residential exterior painting in Dayton, OR and throughout Northwest Oregon.
Why Choose Smith & Company
Visit us: 570 SE Davis St, McMinnville, OR 97128
Call us: 503-472-4334
Learn more: smithandcompanypainting.com
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